When You Find Me

A Novel

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Pub Date 09 Oct 2018 | Archive Date 25 Sep 2018

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Description

For fans of S. J. Watson and A. S. A. Harrison, comes a chilling look at marriage and madness from a talented new voice in psychological suspense.

Her husband is missing.

Visiting her family’s South Carolina estate, socialite Gray Godfrey wakes from a night out to an empty bed. Her husband Paul is gone and a thrashing hangover has wiped her memory clean. At first, she’s relieved for the break from her tumultuous marriage; perhaps Paul just needed some space. But when his car is found abandoned on the highway, Gray must face the truth: Paul is gone. And Gray may not want him found.

Her life is unraveling.

When a stranger named Annie calls claiming to know Paul’s whereabouts, Gray reluctantly accepts her help. But this ally is not what she seems: soon Annie is sending frightening messages and revealing disturbing secrets only Gray could know. As Annie’s threats escalate and Gray’s grip on reality begins to slip, the life she thought she had and the dark truth she’s been living begin to merge, leaving an unsettling question:What does Annie want? And what will she do to get it?

A chilling look at marriage, madness, and the lives we think we lead,When You Find Me is a daring debut from a talented new voice in psychological suspense.
For fans of S. J. Watson and A. S. A. Harrison, comes a chilling look at marriage and madness from a talented new voice in psychological suspense.

Her husband is missing.

Visiting her family’s South...

Advance Praise

Praise for When You Find Me:

"Vernon creates a fleet, suffocating sense of velvet nightmare."
Kirkus Reviews 

“This gripping debut marks Vernon as a name to watch in the thriller genre.”
Booklist 

"Chilling, original, and incredibly unsettling . . . You will not be able to stop reading."

―Hank Phillippi Ryan, national bestselling author of Trust Me

"I loved this book! Mercurial characters and excellent writing kept me riveted from beginning to end. Vernon makes us question everything and everyone..."
―Susan Crawford, author of The Pocket Wife and The Other Widow

An atmospheric thriller that pulls readers deep into the muck of a wealthy Carolina family and sucks them under, leaving them gasping for breath at the shocking conclusion.”
―Cate Holahan, USA Today bestselling author of Lies She Told

“P. J. Vernon’s taut debut is destined to be one of the most electrifying thrillers of 2018. From an exciting new author to watch, When You Find Me is a definite addition to your must-read list."
―Gale Massey, author of The Girl From Blind River

When You Find Me is the sort of story that grabs you by the neck and keeps you breathless as the secrets of this genteel southern world unfold in a series of horrifying revelations. Like a gin-soaked fever-dream, it unfolds at a delicious pace. Set aside a day; once you start, you won’t put it down.”
―Tiffany Quay Tyson, author of The Past is Never and Three Rivers

Praise for When You Find Me:

"Vernon creates a fleet, suffocating sense of velvet nightmare."
Kirkus Reviews 

“This gripping debut marks Vernon as a name to watch in the thriller genre.”
Booklist 

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Gray Godfrey is at her family’s estate in South Carolina when she awakens after an evening of drinking to find her husband, Paul, gone. With an alcohol induced case of amnesia, Gay at first believes Paul may have just decided to take a break from their tumultuous marriage, but the discovery of his car, found empty on the side of the road point to a more sinister explanation. Gray gets a hone call from a woman calling herself Annie, a woman claiming to know where Paul is. But Annie seems increasingly unhinged and Gray wonders if the woman actually intends to harm her. And Gray also wonders if she really even wants to know what happened to Paul. This book is a roller coaster ride and all you can do is hang on tight. Surprises and jaw dropping reveals kept me glued to this book

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The blurb sounded good, but it was the cover that made me request this - it's gorgeous! The story grabbed me from the start. The writing is good and it was easy to fall into the privileged yet damaged world of Gray. She's a drinker and as the story goes on we uncover what made Gray who she is today. What a big mess - poor Gray. And poor Paul. What happened to him?! I couldn't wait to find out. At about 70% something happened that I really did not like and I couldn't get into the story again. I understand how it ties in to everything and I can appreciate it but I can't help it - I don't like when stuff like that happens. Overall though this was really good. It was compulsive, suspenseful and interesting to get into the mind of Gray.

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4-5 stars! This was an excellent fast paced book, that had you wanting to find out what was happening and to who! I will definitely do a high recommendation in Chapter Chatter Pub closer to publication date!

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This book was a great read, Vernon kept me engaged the whole time and I never wanted to put this book down. The ending was not easy to figure out, and the last one is not what you expect.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. Publication of this title is expected October 9, 2018.

“When You Find Me” by P.J. Vernon tells the story of Gray Godfrey, a wealthy Southern socialite who lives in DC with her husband Paul who is planning a run for Congress. On a trip home to Elizabeth, SC, for Christmas, Gray wakes up one morning alone in bed with a raging hangover to discover that her husband is missing. She tries to piece together memories of the night before, wondering why her husband has disappeared, and thinking that her drinking has really done a number on her marriage this time. When the car they rented is discovered abandoned on a deserted roadside with no sign of Paul, Gray begins to wonder if her husband has decided he needed some time away from her or if something awful has happened. And when she receives a voicemail from a mysterious woman named Annie, she really begins to unravel.

I loved this book! The characters had well-developed back stories with plenty of family conflict, the writing and setting of the stage were superb, and I was constantly second-guessing who did what and how the story was going to end. I thought I had part of it figured out early on, but then I changed my mind, and then I changed it again, and then I just decided to stop trying to figure it out and let the story play out. I was not disappointed. And the last page…let’s just say it reminded me of some books/movies that I would willingly read and watch over and over because they’re just that good. I won’t say which ones because I don’t want to give anything away.

This is the debut fiction novel for P.J. Vernon, and I hope that he has more books in him like this one. I would recommend this book to all of my friends and family. Definitely pick this up when it’s available.

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This book was exceptional and gave me chills. The portrayal of the mental abuse of the husband (Paul) gave me flashbacks to my own marriage. It begins as seemingly helpful advice but becomes a smothering environment from which there seems to be no escape. The alternating viewpoints help add to the narrative and build suspense, of which there is plenty. I saw some of the twists before they were revealed but the ending was an eye opener. I hope to read more novels in the same genre from P.J. Vernon soon.

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This was an excellent book! It kept me up at night flipping agars as fast as I could! Great characters and back story. I LOVE the unexpected twists and turns. Great job
PJ Vernon!! Wow, will definitely be following you!!
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this amazing book.

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Gray Godfrey wakes up in her hometown to an empty bed. Her husband is nowhere to be found and she can’t remember a thing because she was blackout drunk. Her husband Paul is gone and his car has turned up, abandoned by the side of the road.

Soon Gray starts receiving phone messages and emails from someone named Annie telling her that she knows what happened to Paul. She also knows intimate information about Gray and Paul’s life. Is Paul dead or did he runoff with a mistress? Is Gray better off without him or will an investigation open old wounds?

Well developed story and characters. Great twists and turns.

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I would have to say this book was excellent and definitely alarming (in a good way)! I would like to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this novel by a "new-to-me" author. The development of the characters was very intriguing, and I felt the suspense throughout the book was kept at an appropriate but entertaining level. I really hope this novel gets a movie adaptation because I would definitely be in line to watch this come to life on the big screen!

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This psychological thriller starts with a chilling first chapter. Gray and her husband are visiting her mother for the holidays. As they arrive at Gray's childhood home in Elizabeth, South Carolina, repressed memories begin to surface, leaving you to wonder about the horrors she may have experienced as a child.

An alternating sinister plot line appears early on as we are introduced to Annie. It seems that she knows Gray’s husband, Paul, and Annie fears that Paul has come to Elizabeth to bring harm to her. Annie contacts Gray after Paul goes missing, but her messages are cryptic, leaving Gray with more questions than answers. Gray’s chronic alcohol abuse doesn’t help the situation either. Annie knows intimate details about both Paul and Gray, leaving you to wonder exactly who she is and how she fits into the story.

Another character, Nina, is a detective with the sheriff’s office. Nina takes care of her sick aunt Tilda, who was once a caretaker for Gray’s family. Gray’s father, the late Congressman Seamus King, had an unsuccessful presidential bid back in the day. He was caught on tape saying some harsh things to Nina’s aunt Tilda that resulted in his campaign falling apart. There has been an edge of tension between Nina and Gray’s family ever since.

Paul is an influential lobbyist in Washington, and he has plans to run for Congress in the next election. Status and reputation are everything to Paul, and that is also the case with Gray’s mother, Joanna. She is always alert and on guard regarding anything to do with her family. This makes it increasingly difficult for Nina to investigate when Paul suddenly goes missing. Nina’s investigation is mired by a series of lies and deception at every turn. Plot twists and misdirection will keep you guessing throughout the book. Ghosts from the past are revealed as long hidden secrets are uncovered. The suspense ratchets up with a huge plot twist towards the end, leading up to a shocking conclusion that will leave you breathless, chills running through your body.

The author has a great writing style, peppering in descriptive imagery and emotions to create a personal touch to the characters. The story flows really well. The chapters alternate narrators between Gray, Nina, and Annie, presenting the story from different perspectives. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

I would recommend this book to fans of psychological thrillers and suspense. I received this as a free ARC from Crooked Lane Books on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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4 Surprising Stars.

Gray Godfrey is a socialite who likes her alcohol. Unfortunately for her, it creates a teensy weensy little problem when she drinks to excess - she can’t remember a thing, which for her, happens more often than not.

Gray’s hometown also happens to make her anxious. So does her husband, Paul. When he goes missing their first night back, she thinks nothing of it, especially since she can’t remember a darn thing. Things only get worse the longer she’s back in town and I’m not even talking about the fact that her husband is unaccounted for.

What happens here is simply cray-freaking-cray to the absolute max! It was so completely unexpected and yet on another plane, it made complete sense. Frakking Brilliant! That is all.

“When You Find Me” by P.J. Vernon is a domestic suspense that is full of surprises. Though it was slow to start, once it got going it took off like rocket and I simply couldn’t read it fast enough. This mystery/suspense was so not what I thought it would be and that is what made it so darn good!

Kudos to P. J. Vernon for the beautiful, swoon-worthy cover!

This was another buddy read with Kaceey! So glad we stuck this one out, it was worth it!

Thank you to NetGalley, Crooked Lane Books and P.J. Vernon for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on Goodreads, NetGalley and Twitter on 9.15.18.

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